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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244.15, 366.11 and 178.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244.15, 366.11 and 178.94 is: 268.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.15 : 366.11 = 178.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.15/366.11 = 178.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.15x = 366.11 × 178.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.15x = 65,511.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,511.72/244.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.33

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